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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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